After a terror suspect escapes from a London prison, there is still no trace of the man. The police continued the large-scale search on Friday.
London’s Richmond Park was also searched that night, British media reported, citing Scotland Yard. The 21-year-old escaped from Wandsworth Prison in south-west London on Wednesday morning by clinging to the underside of a truck. The search for him has been going on ever since.
The security measures have been tightened
Security measures in ports such as Dover and the Eurotunnel have been tightened. According to the BBC, the trunk of every car there was searched. It is surprising how the former soldier, accused of planting fake bombs on a military base, managed to escape undetected. The government has announced in-depth investigations.
Look for possible accomplices
Scotland Yard boss Mark Rowley confirmed in an interview with radio station LBC on Friday that it is being investigated whether the man had help from other people in prison when he escaped. ‘Did anyone help him in prison? Other prisoners? Guards? Did he get help from people outside the walls? Or was it just his own fault?,” Rowley said. He continues to hope for information from the public.
Tense situation in the British prison system
The case highlights the tense situation in the British penal system. Many prisons are hopelessly overcrowded. In addition, there are staff shortages, high rates of illness and major fluctuations. A large number of buildings, some of which date back to the 19th century, are also considered obsolete.
Source: Krone
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